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ArticleAnnals of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism2025

The effects of self-compassion in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Ratanaporn Jerawatana, Benjamin Weinstein, Chorthip N Phattanasri, Sunee Saetung, Taninee Sahakitrungruang, Porntip Tachanivate, Nampeth Saibuathong, Amornrat Hathaidechadusadee, Chollada Deeampai, Jandanee Sakmanarit and 4 more

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Article in Annals of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  3. The usability and feasibility of a self-compassion chatbot (COMPASS) for youth living with type 1 diabetes.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2025
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Ratanaporn JerawatanaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Benjamin WeinsteinDepartment of Psychology, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.
Chorthip N PhattanasriDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sunee SaetungDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Taninee SahakitrungruangDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Porntip TachanivateDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Nampeth SaibuathongDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Amornrat HathaidechadusadeeDivision of Nutrition and Dietetic, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chollada DeeampaiDivision of Nutrition and Dietetic, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Jandanee SakmanaritDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sira KorpaisarnDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Nattakarn NumsriskulratDepartment of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thunyarat AnothaisintaweeDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sirimon ReutrakulDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

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Ramathibodi Hospital
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Abstract

purposeDiabetes distress is common in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Kindness to oneself may have positive effects on diabetes distress and glycemic control, but existing data supporting this theory are limited. This study examined the effects of a self-compassion intervention, remotely delivered, in adolescents and young adults with T1D.

methodsThirty-four participants, aged 18-30 years, were randomized to receive and complete a self-compassion intervention (n=16) or placed in a waitlist control group (n=17). The self-compassion group participated in 6 (12 hours over 12 weeks) virtual group meetings. After 12 weeks, the control group was offered the same intervention program. Then, diabetes distress (primary outcome), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), diabetes self-efficacy, self-compassion, depressive symptoms, stress, and self-reported sleep quality (secondary outcomes) were collected at baseline and 12 and 24 weeks.

resultsThe mean±standard deviation age was 23.6±3.6 years, and 22 participants (64.7%) were female. At 12 weeks, there was no significant difference in diabetes distress between the 2 groups (P=0.876). However, the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in HbA1c compared to the control group (mean difference [MD], -0.51%; 95% confidence interval [CI], [-0.97 to -0.04]; P=0.035). Other secondary outcomes did not differ between the groups. At 24 weeks, compared to 12 weeks, the intervention group maintained their HbA1c reduction (7.33% [1.00] vs. 7.49% [0.95]; MD, 0.16; 95% CI, [-0.04 to 0.36]; P=0.118), while the waitlist control group showed an HbA1c reduction after receiving the intervention (8.34% [1.96] vs. 7.76% [1.46]; MD, -0.58%; 95% CI, [-0.95 to -0.20]; P=0.005).

conclusionA brief, online self-compassion intervention resulted in significantly improved glycemic control, although it did not reduce diabetes distress, in adolescents and young adults with T1D.

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AdolescentDiabetes distressGlycemic controlSelf-compassionType 1 diabetes

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PMID40335093
PMCPMC12415275

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